Searching for the best camping near Paonia, CO? Paonia is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Paonia camping trip.
$20 - $34 / night
"The South Rim Campground is similar to other national park campground in that it provides convenient access to park activities and trails, but it stands apart due to the fact that the camping fees are"
"Most of the outer sites are tucked into the forest so there is a decent level of privacy. Lots of deer frequent the area, we saw several on each trip."
$36 / night
"Great view of the lake but the lake level was down so we weren't as close as you could be but still a great lake & mountain view. I have Verizon I had 2 to 3 bars & could stream Pandora."
"Many vineyards close by. Joe Cocker (rock singer) had a ranch nearby."
"Great location right next to the park! There are plenty of sites and the views are beautiful. Entrance was slightly rutted so make sure you can off-road just a bit!"
"A few minutes outside the south gate of the park. Multiple sites, most of which are on dirt. Paths to and from can be a bit rough for most passenger vehicles. But it’s quite and close to the park."
$25 - $170 / night
"Campsites are a small piece of grassy area next to a pond or on an outside loop. Portable toilets only. Traffic noise at night."
"Our only complaint was that it was quite hot (topped out near 100 degrees)."
"Breathing mountain views, walking distance to the town and wine tasting, hanging with goats and chickens, peaceful, safe and definitely relaxing."
"Location is hard to beat."
"This campground is a gem as other reviewers have cited, BUT the road in is dangerous when wet as there is a lot of exposure off the edge. An AWD would be ok but still dicey on the downhills."
"Plenty of distance between campsites. No electricity or water. 1 satellite toilet... and a great fishing dock and a small beach."
$20 / night
"Driving through Colorado in the fall there is nothing which can compare. "
"Camped one night on our road trip throughout southwestern Colorado. Campsites over look the canyon."
$32 - $166 / night
"Every year, my family (+- 10 people) heads somewhere in Colorado to camp over Labor Day. This year we headed up to Marble, CO and stayed at the Bogan Flats campground."
"Lovely quite campground in the woods next to a river. We stayed on the side away from the river and I wish we had stayed on the river side, but it was still fantastic."
$35 - $725 / night
"It is quiet and peaceful next to the roaring of the river. Perfectly situated between Paonia (Big B’s cider) and Kebler pass leading to Crested Butte."
"The tent spots were in a different area on the other side of the property a little away from the busier parts."
"Lost Lake Campground near Crested Butte, Colorado, is a hidden gem that combines serene alpine beauty with a peaceful camping experience."
"There are some reserve able sites near the lake, and some first come/first serve sites as well. Also dispersed camping on the way up to the campground."
ScoutIt was a great spot once I finally found it. Waze took me through privately owned land. Google had it right. There’s a T in the road just outside of De Beque. Don’t go on the road marked no outlet! Make the right instead.
ScoutI brought my dog up there yesterday. We car camped overnight without any issues. Only saw a couple of cars, and one group camped 3/4 mile from me. I had a lovely time checking out the bouldering and climbing. While there we couldn't find a clean or easy route to the top of the hill, it made for an interesting charge over loose impediments and various cliff bands. If you go this route, I recommend hiking boots and a pretty good level of mountaineering ability as you could potentially slip or get in a tough cliff band.
Only bummer is that there is no burn season right now (mid-August), so we just enjoyed the night sky.
TravelerI saw the other review before mine and went there last weekend on the ninth and she was extremely rude for no reason. We went there and saw it was full. I had read about other campsites being nearby, so I went to ask her about it and she said that we should go down into the town for the service and look more things up? She also said on the road there could be signs for tent camping? We drove out of the campsite to the area where the map is in the beginning of the road and saw a map of all the campsites, and went through all of the numbers and found a fantastic dispersed site nearby. She did not mention there was campsites right next to the campgrounds or any details about how to get there or where they were. She basically said the same thing that we should have done more research. We came back to enjoy the lake the second day, and she drove by to tell us we were in the middle of a campsite and that we couldn't walk through the campsites, even though it was obviously empty. We had stopped for a minute to enjoy the view, we were not set up there at all . She was so unwelcoming, unfriendly and overtly rude. I've never had an issue with a campground host before.
TravelerThis was a free first come first serve site with about 5 RV spots and a few tents spots. Epic views, river running through, a ton of cows. Really enjoyed. Only amenity is a bathroom.
GuideVisited here back in early season May 2025. There are probably less than 10 spots when you go all the way up the long drive, all with great views, most are on the small side. We ended up making camp in the large open area.
Would recommend 4wd for the last part of the drive to the sites.
GuideGreat camping spots! Would highly suggest site 7, it was really large space and has a path to your own private creek area! Also you need to have 4wd & some clearance to get to any sites past site 3 The first two sites are pretty accessible, just rocky. Really pretty views out there, lots of hikers & bikers in the area.
About 45 minutes from downtown Aspen.
TravelerStayed four days, and had an awesome experience. Beautifully maintained park with all amenities you could ask for. The ladies in the front office were accommodating, and the maintenance team were fast and professional!
GuideEasy access off of 90 . Gravel road with easy switch backs our 30 ft TT and truck had no issues navigating the road once there decently level sites for dispersed camping . Awesome night view and sunset over the mountains. Our site was a little close to the road so we did her some road noise but not enough to bother us. dog loved chasing the lizards around the camp site . Sage brush and little cactus so be careful when walking around . Off road access for 4wheel/dirtbikes . Days are hot
ScoutChecked out the lower sites of Gothic on a Tuesday afternoon. The first group of sites has a restroom and they are situated in the trees sort of on a hillside. All were occupied except for one site that just looked to difficult to get our 19' AWD van down into and then it really looked like positioning and leveling the van would be an issue. Also no solar due to being in the trees. These sites at least had a vault toilet available. Drove up to the next set of campsites - two spots were vacant here but again, we just couldn't find a spot to park the van that we were happy with (perhaps being a little picky, but wanted something where we could open our slider and set out chairs/ground mat, etc. The two sites that were open sort of left us in very bumpy road in and just didn't work. Drove up the road thinking to scout the next sites but turned around at the "high clearance/4x4 only" sign. Ended up going to Slate River and grabbing a dispersed site between Oh Be Joyful and the large Musicians site. Worked good for the van.
Camping near Paonia, Colorado, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to pitch a tent or a place to park your RV, there are plenty of options to explore.
Camping near Paonia, Colorado, offers a unique blend of nature and adventure. With a little planning, you can enjoy all that this beautiful area has to offer!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Paonia, CO offers a wide range of camping options, with 244 campgrounds and RV parks near Paonia, CO and 50 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Paonia, CO is South Rim Campground — Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park with a 4.6-star rating from 67 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 50 free dispersed camping spots near Paonia, CO.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 19 parks near Paonia, CO that allow camping, notably Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison National Forest.
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